Light Helium Tank Enhances Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 Lunar Lander

AKAP
Feb 12, 2025
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As part of NASA’s expanding commercial space programme, Intuitive Machines has upgraded its IM-2 "Athena" lunar lander with a lighter helium pressurant tank, developed by L3Harris ARDÉ, an aerospace technology and services company.

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